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August 10, 2012

Louise and Bill Harris.

Coming Home

People of all ages are deciding to settle in the Blue Ridge. Here are three couples’ stories, and our annual selection of mountain communities...
A cruise along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Getting Way from it All

Prefer painting in oils or hiking in the woods? Looking for small-town quiet or big-city bustle? From health care to haute cuisine, here is 2007’s rundown of some of the best places to retire or relocate in the region.
Graceful bridges arch over the Potomac River in Cumberland, Md. Photo by Frank Ceravalo.

Moving (to the) Mountains

There is much to love about our Blue Ridge towns. Toss out any notion that in small towns there is “nothing” to do – pick any community and discover historic Main Streets, scenic state parks, exciting festivals, thriving arts and eclectic cuisine.
Owner Gwen North reopened Lake Rabun Hotel in 2008. Original features she preserved include the lobby’s stone fireplace and about half of the furniture.

Lake Rabun Hotel in Georgia

Reborn on Lake Rabun: A former hunting lodge receives a second lease on life in Lakemont, GA.
Savage Lodge's cabins are spacious, yet cozy.

Savage River Lodge in Maryland

Maryland’s Savage River Lodge is an escape into the forest.
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